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Acura RSX (2006) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Acura RSX and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2006 Acura RSX and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Acura RSX Kia Forte  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7800
140 lb-ft@7000
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
168 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 104.3 in -3.1 in
Length 172.4 in 176.4 in -4 in
Width 67.9 in 69.5 in -1.6 in
Height 54.9 in 55.1 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 2840 lb. 2879 lb. -39 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 13.7 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 38.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.6 in 55.7 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 53.3 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.6 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 34.1 in 35.3 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.3 in 52.5 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.2 in 51.6 in -5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.2 in 33.9 in -4.7 in
Total Legroom 72.3 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -5.2 in
Cargo Volume 16.0 ft3 12.6 ft3 3.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura RSX

2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
 
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